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MJ Mini Market

1201 W Hatcher Rd, Phoenix 85021

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-23-03112

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

94
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Aug 2, 2023 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jan 3, 2024 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jul 3, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Jul 12, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jul 24, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 3, 2025 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Jun 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 29, 2026 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)95
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Jan 29, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no hand drying provision at bathroom sink or at hand sink next to ice machine. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

2025

Jun 30, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Feb 3, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed TCS (time temperature control for safety) food items with internal temperatures betweeen 43F - 67F in the reach in cooler. TCS food items included packaged meats, dairy, and cheeses. The person in charge discarded food items that had been in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours and moved the remaining food items to alternate coolers.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed reach in cooler with minimum ambient temperature between 48F - 60F. Observed temperature control dial on the low end (2 out of 10 with 10 being the coldest setting). The peron in charge discontinured used of the cooler for storing TCS food items and changed the temperature dial to the coldest setting to monitor ambient temperature.

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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

2024

Jul 24, 2024Re-InspectioncleanA°

Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.

Jul 12, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, violations due for correction have NOT been corrected. Hand wash sink by the ice machine still missing the faucet handle. Re-inspection to take place 7/23/24.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towels or other hand drying provision at the hand wash sink by the ice machine. The person in charge placed a roll of paper towels by the handwash sink at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: Observed hand wash sink by the ice machine missing facucet handles for cold water supply. Discussed obtaining faucet handle to provide suffcient water supply for handwashing. Re-inspection for facuet handle to take place by 7/12/24. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

Jul 3, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Inspector's notes

Observed ice scoop stored on top of boxed merchandise on a pallet next to the ice machine. The person in charge removed the ice scoop to be cleaned and placed a clean emty bucket to store the ice scoop next the ice machine. Discussed between use storage of utensils to protect food contact surfaces and food from contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towels or other hand drying provision at the hand wash sink by the ice machine. The person in charge placed a roll of paper towels by the handwash sink at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: Observed hand wash sink by the ice machine missing facucet handles for cold water supply. Discussed obtaining faucet handle to provide suffcient water supply for handwashing. Re-inspection for facuet handle to take place by 7/12/24. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

Jan 3, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreA

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report delivered via email.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Corina Esquivel

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed no hand soap at the hand wash sink by the ice machine. The person in charge placed hand soap by the hand wash sink at the time of inspection. Discussed always maintaining hand cleanser at all times at all hand wash sinks. Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink by the ice machine. The person in charge placed paper towel by the hand wash sink at the time of inspection. Discussed always maintaining hand drying provisions at all times at all hand wash sinks. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Observed soda nozzles with build up of colored residues and organic matter. The person in charge removed the nozzles for cleaning. Discussed cleaning frequency, at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed missing faucet handle for cold water supply at the hand wash sink by the ice machine. Discussed maintaining the hand wash sink in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Aug 2, 2023Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with PIC about hand drying provisions, bar soap and liquid soap, and reviewed plan and review comments from previous inspection.Inspection report sent via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ammar M.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed no paper towels in both the hand sink by the ice machine and in the employee restroom. All hand washing stations must be properly equipped in order to promote proper hand washing. The PIC placed paper towels at the sinks for drying hands. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed an exposed fan blade inside of the reach-in cooler by the dining tables. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed a large accumulation of food debris and other residue built up inside of the sides of the drain by the soda machine. Drains must be cleaned as frequently as necessary in order to prevent any potential build up of residue. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →